Episode 176
Carrying What Belongs - A Guided Meditation
This episode is a guided meditation that explores the concept of carrying only that which truly belongs to us, emphasizing the importance of emotional and mental clarity. We engage in a reflective practice that encourages listeners to embrace the present moment, allowing themselves to release burdens that are no longer necessary. Through a series of guided exercises, we invite our audience to attune their awareness to the sensations within their bodies and to recognize the feelings that linger from recent experiences. The dialogue underscores the significance of letting go, as well as the cathartic benefits of acknowledging what remains, which can manifest as a sense of trust and quiet guidance. Ultimately, we advocate for a mindful approach to existence, wherein individuals consciously choose what to carry forward into their lives.
Takeaways:
- In this episode, we explore the profound significance of carrying only what truly belongs to us.
- The practice of allowing ourselves to be present without any effort fosters a deeper sense of tranquility.
- We are guided to acknowledge our feelings without the necessity of articulating them with words.
- Imagining oneself in a serene space enhances our ability to release burdens that do not serve us.
- As we engage with our breath, we cultivate a mindful awareness of our current experience and environment.
- The invitation to feel the support of the ground beneath us allows for a more grounded presence.
Transcript
Let's take a moment and think about carrying what belongs.
Speaker A:Let the music hold you for a moment.
Speaker A:You don't need to do anything yet.
Speaker A:Let your eyes close or soften your gaze.
Speaker A:Take a slow breath in and let it out slowly as the sound carries you away.
Speaker A:Feel the rhythm beneath the notes.
Speaker A:Steady, unhurried.
Speaker A:Let your breathing find that same ease.
Speaker A:Imagine yourself standing in a quiet place between the moments.
Speaker A:Not moving forward, not looking back.
Speaker A:Just be in the present now, without effort.
Speaker A:Let something from your recent days drift into awareness.
Speaker A:Not the details, just the feeling it left behind.
Speaker A:Notice where it settles in your body.
Speaker A:Stay with the sensation and let the.
Speaker B:Music soften its edges.
Speaker A:You don't need to understand it, just feel what remains.
Speaker A:Now imagine holding only what truly belongs to you, what feels steady, supportive and true.
Speaker A:Notice how your body responds when there.
Speaker B:Is less to carry.
Speaker A:If there's something ready to be released, let the next exhale Take it.
Speaker A:No naming, no effort.
Speaker A:Just opening and allowing it to fall away.
Speaker A:What remains doesn't need words.
Speaker A:It feels like quiet guidance, like trust.
Speaker A:Let the feeling settle in your chest, or in your hands, or wherever it naturally rests.
Speaker A:Take a deeper breath in now, and let a longer breath out.
Speaker A:Feel the surface beneath you, the room around you, the present moment returning.
Speaker A:When you're ready, begin to notice your body again.
Speaker A:Your breath, your posture, your place in the day ahead.
Speaker A:Carry only what belongs with you.
Speaker B:Everything else can stay here.
Speaker B:And that makes a difference.
Speaker B:And I'll see you in our next episode.
